Flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is two hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MME to ATH flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is a popular stop between MME and ATH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is R 2,126. A return fare right now is R 4,564. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MME to ATH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Of the flights that depart from Durham Tees Valley Airport, 67.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Durham Tees Valley Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MME:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you have a late Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MME to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its leading sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
